Posted on Jan-29-08 at 11:17 AM (Eastern) by 71.173.62.128

I just started going to rummage sales at the end of the summer when I actually found out what a rummage sale was. I am hooked I have found MORE THAN GREAT THINGS THERE I found cloting (Abercrombie & Fitch, GAP, Old Navy, United colors of Benetton, Hollister, ect.) I usually wait for the fill a bag days which makes it more than reasonable since I am usually searching for clothing. What good finds have you found? Please post I am excited to hear and GOING THROUGH WITHDRAWAL since its winter :) LOL

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Posted on Jan-29-08 at 12:21 PM (Eastern) by 76.119.147.4

Sarah S. Jones

Posted on Jan-29-08 at 03:53 PM (Eastern) by 71.142.205.240

The only problem for me, is that I live in a small Victorian town (about 3000 people), and there are about 20-30 "professional" yard salers that come up here,,, and I swear they are some of the most aggressive, pushy and rude people... and if there is a good yard sale you better be early...

But i've gotten tons of great stuff... some of my favorits are an antique Lane chest for $75 (I had to literally sit on it, because people were trying to get it from me), A "Keane" painting for $5 (look that up they are worth a fortune) and an entire baking set from the 1930's of "Fire King" for $20!!! I have lots more great finds... but I am such a yard/rummage/garage sale freak! My entire house is furnished through them.

I can't wait until summer!

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Posted on Jan-29-08 at 06:32 PM (Eastern) by 207.190.75.155

I love having them & going to them. I used to periodically have them in winter in my heated basement. People came in droves, likely suffering from w/drawals. LOL Unfortunately, my landlord come up w/a stupid rule that we couldn't have them inside our homes & we're also limited to having one twice per year. :(
Anyway, I didn't go to very many over this past summer cuz my mom had so many sales to downsize when she moved a couple yrs. ago that I kind of got "saled out". LOL But, I usually find alot of really good deals & some pretty neat stuff. I got a practically new Maytag Neptune front-load washing machine for $40 early last summer! :) I love it!!! The sale was actually at a storage unit as the person just wanted to eliminate having to pay the monthly rent on the unit. At that same sale, I also got a very nice (& heavy, so definitely not pressed board) entertainment center for just $8. A few yrs. back, I got a hutch, a couch & a recliner, all 3 in like-new condition & $25 for all 3 together! They coordinated perfectly w/the color scheme I'd chosen for my living room (sky blue & light burgundy - rose, perhaps?). I'm into Amish things & have been lucky enough to find many Amish figurines, dolls, etc. at 10¢-50¢. I've also found antique &/or collectibles, tools, shoes, books (Oh, do I have books! LOL), notebooks & other school/office type supplies, not to mention clothing, for little to nothing. :) Alot of times too, people will put their unsold items out on the curb (FREE!) when their sale is over, & also, some people don't want to hassle w/having a sale so they either just put it all out on the curb or in a dumpster (I always ask permission before digging). :) I've found, washed & donated numerous bedding & other household items this way. When my son was younger & going thru all those growth spurts, rummage/garage sales were a financial Godsend.
We have a thrift store here in town now so that helps decrease the w/drawals. LOL

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Posted on Jan-30-08 at 11:07 PM (Eastern) by 216.24.67.154

glad to know i ain't the only one missing them

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Posted on Jan-31-08 at 10:33 AM (Eastern) by 72.79.190.166

I am just going crazy here I am missing not only the rummage sales but I sell at the flea market and also hold yard sales to make ends meet and right now our family is struggling since I just started doing this toward the end of the season. ANY HINTS ON HOW TO SELL MY ITEMS NOW ???? maybe is there such thing as an IN THE HOUSE YARD SALE? I could really use the extra cash we have another baby on the way and flea market doesnt open for 2 more months :) Let me know your ideas or what you have done I have been getting great stuff at the Kmart 90% off sales .. Glad to hear about everyone great finds also so please post I am just amazed at the finds and want to hear about others :O)